Updates to Viking Days Events

Events listed below are either new to Viking Days as of September 1 or have changed since they were posted originally. Please note that this list is organized alphabetically by event title. Return to Viking Days main page.

Donuts with the Dean of Student Life (Important Note: Monday event is canceled)
Hosted by: Dean of Student Life (UD)
Come and grab a donut and meet the friendly folks in the Office of the Dean of Student and Life. This is a good place to find out about the resources and opportunities for Student Life involvement from across campus!

Monday, September 19 (Canceled)
SMSU 433, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Event is also offered on:
Tuesday, September 20
SMSU 433, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Engineering Research (Important Note: Event has been canceled)
Hosted by: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (SG)
A tour of some research labs at the Maseeh College of Engineering. Find out about undergraduate research opportunities with the Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science (MCECS).

Saturday, September 24
EB Atrium, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Environmental Science and Management Banana Split Bonanza (New Location: SMSU 28)
Hosted by: Environmental Science & Management Dept (UD)
Come meet other ESM undergrads and enjoy a DIY banana split making party on the patio of Science Building 1.

Monday, September 19
SMSU 28, 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM

Get Your Safety On! (Important Note: Event has been canceled)
Hosted by: New Student Orientation (UD)

Come watch demonstrations and presentations about being safe on PSU campus and in urban environments. Talk will begin at noon with additional information and Q&A at the end.

Tuesday, September 20
SMSU 355, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Learn To Fence (Important Note: Wednesday evening event is canceled)
Hosted by: Portland State University Fencing Club (SG) and Campus Rec (UD)
An event where new students can learn the Olympic sport of fencing.

Wednesday, September 21
ASRC 440/441, 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Event is also offered on:
Wednesday, September 21 (Canceled)
ASRC 440/441, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Friday, September 23
ASRC 440/441, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Let's Thrive while being Students who are Parents (New Event! Added on September 6)
Hosted by: Student Parent Services (SG)
Come meet your Student Parent Services Team and other students who are parents just like you. Hear what Student Parent Service will be offering this year. Share how the school and family life juggling act has been going for you so far.

Tuesday, September 20
SMSU 296, 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

PSU Tango Club Fall Milonga! (New Event! Added on September 9)
Hosted by: PSU Tango Club (SG)
Come learn tango with the PSU Tango Club as we kick off the new year! We'll have a beginner's lesson from 7-7:45, followed by 2 hours of non-stop dancing to traditional tango and alternative music. Live performance at 8:30. No experience necessary.

Thursday, September 22
SMSU 296/8, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

PSU VIP Meet and Greet (Updated end time to 6:00 PM)
Hosted by: Student Ambassadors (UD)
Welcome to Portland State! Come and meet some of PSU’s finest VIPs. Get a photo with Victor E. Viking. Learn about student life on the PSU campus and make new friends. Food and drinks will be provided, plus lots of prizes!

Friday, September 23
ASRC Lobby & 101, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Student Garden Work Party! (NEW Time on Saturday)
Hosted by: Environmental Club and the Ecological Restoration Guild (SG)
Join the Environmental Club and the Ecological Restoration Guild in reclaiming neglected natural areas this fall. We will begin on Viking Days preparing areas with invasive species removal, litter removal, and cover crop planting. Throughout Fall term we will have additional work parties to plant more native species, maintain planting, and beautify these spaces. We will meet at our office, the GreenSpace (SMSU 28), to prepare and then we will disperse to work areas around campus.

Wednesday, September 21
SMSU 28, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Event is also offered on:
Friday, September 23
SMSU 28, 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM

Saturday, September 24 (NEW Time)
SMSU 28, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Tour of Portland (Important Note: Sunday event is canceled; still being offered on Friday and Saturday)
Hosted by: Phi Delta Theta (SG)
The brothers of phi delta theta will take freshmen around downtown Portland, showing them local restaurants, markets, shops, places of interest, and governmental offices that will help incoming freshmen adapt to life on campus. Tours leave at 10 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM, 4 PM, and 6 PM.

Friday, September 23
Meet in Park Blocks, SH Entrance, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Event is also offered on:
Saturday, September 24
Meet in Park Blocks, SH Entrance, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Sunday, September 25 (Canceled)
Meet in Park Blocks, SH Entrance, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM